Heritage
AN ICONIC feature of Helensburgh is Colquhoun Square.
That the Square was intended to form a distinctive feature right at the outset of the infant town is clearly shown by its presence on the earliest existing street plans, dating from the start of the 19th century.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 24 February 2013 18:49 )
A PIONEER of combat flying spent the last two decades of his life living at Kilcreggan.
Group Captain Charles Findlay DFC, AFC, died at his peninsula home in 1971 at the age of 80.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 February 2013 18:43 )
THE historic village of Rhu has been home to many famous people over the years . . . but only one man changed its name.
‘Mr Rhu’ for decades was Colonel Kenneth Barge, DSO, MC, DL, and he had another historic title — late of the Bengal Lancers.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 February 2013 19:09 )
WITHIN my recollection the Clyde in the near vicinity of the city was during the summer months a stream for bathers.
I remember seeing a lad wade from one side to the other below the harbour, carrying his clothes on his head. It would now take a Gargantua to perform that feat.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 May 2013 11:32 )
A PROFESSOR of politics who is a long-time Helensburgh resident will mark his 80th birthday this year with the publication of his 41st book, 'Representing Europe: A Pragmatic Approach', published by Oxford University Press.
Professor Richard Rose's book charts how the European Union has a democratic imbalance — not enough chances for citizens to influence Brussels, but lots of chances to influence national governments whose decisions in Brussels they dislike.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 February 2013 17:04 )
Journalist Colin Donald tells the story of his great uncle, Cardross man George Chrystal, who died in one of the first World War One gas attacks at Ypres in 1915.
WHAT do we know of great uncle George Chrystal?
Last Updated ( Monday, 28 January 2013 10:28 )
THIS year of 2013 is the 70th anniversary of some very important work at the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment at RAF Helensburgh.
From 1940 its efforts had been mostly directed at devising ways to sink U-Boats and rescuing ditched RAF crews.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 January 2013 14:42 )
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The first 2013-14 winter talk is on Wednesday September 25 at 7.30pm at Helensburgh Lawn Tennis Club, when Joe Brown will talk about the historic Ferry Inn at Rosneath. Non-members are most welcome.
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